Overall score
Awaba
35.2/100
Rathmines
48.9/100
Awaba vs Rathmines, NSW Suburb Comparison
Awaba for families; Rathmines for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AwabaRathmines
Crime rate
Awaba
80.2 / 1k
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Awaba
22
Rathmines
35
Population
Awaba
430
Rathmines
2,076
Metric leadAwaba 2Rathmines 92 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Awaba | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.2 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 39 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 13 |
| Green cover | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Population | 430 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Awaba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Rathmines is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Awaba pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rathmines is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rathmines, while Awaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.